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Lead the HR department for the Buffalo Grove plant and be an active, contributing member of the Global HR team – all with the objective of fostering stronger, better employee relations and helping the business achieve its aggressive objectives.

Responsible for effective and efficient execution of all Human Resources functions.

Sets recruiting and staffing strategies and procedures to ensure —- is getting the right people in the right jobs at the right time – real focus on staffing. Oversees and supports succession planning, recruiting of open positions, on boarding, offboarding management of contract and temp agencies, and other activities to meet staffing needs.

Responsible for increasing employee engagement by consulting with employees at all levels through listening objectively and then providing solutions that support positive business results (a real constant focus on employee engagement is important).

Manage selection, implementation and maintenance of HRIS and other HR related software.

Support the local management team in ensuring employee communication and development needs are met. Oversee and support communication efforts.

Requirements:

Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or related area. Masters degree in applicable area preferred.

PHR or SPHR strongly preferred.

Experience in independently identifying, developing and leading key strategic projects to meet corporate business goals, HR agendas and employee needs and expectations.

Knowledge of HRIS and payroll software to assure adequate record-keeping, reporting, administrative compliance consistent with regulatory and internal practices, and insure overall data integrity in field location. Ability to utilize available data for assessment of current state on progress on key initiatives.

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The Account Manager will be primarily responsible for revenue and profit growth for the company’s sales of product lines to assigned channels (OEMs, End Users, Contractors, Manufacturers/Fabricators, Architectural, Engineering and Designers, Distributors, and Independent Representatives) within his/her designated territory of Southwest USA states.

This position will require taking a consultative sales approach with a primary emphasis on strong account leadership skills and on penetrating/converting strategic competitive accounts.

In addition, the Account Manager must build long-term relationships with an existing customer base by understanding their key business drivers, executing system assurance programs, and selling new technologies. Market Segments include Hospitality, Commercial/Retail, Sports, Consumer, Industrial and Marine.

Main Responsibilities:

• Selling the company’s product-line to clients with focus on the customized solutions (value proposition) in order to meet yearly sales objectives.

• Establish and maintain close contact with customers to insure customer satisfaction and relationship.

• Develop annual performance based sales plans by sub-markets to support the company’s financial and sales goals. Budgeting.

• Must continuously work to establish new customers and grows sales to increase market penetration.

• Manage the sales cycle and forecast, from specification to completion.

• Propose new products and adjustments to existing lines to meet customer needs.

• Prepare technical proposals, quotations and communicate clearly and concisely through professional presentations to customers.

• Prepare reports as needed or requested.

• Work in a team concept and build trusting relationships with internal staff, customers, manufacturers/fabricators, engineers, architects and designers as needed.

• Be a major contributor to the company’s goals and significantly support the mission.

• Utilize CRM, social networking and online research to maximize opportunities; keep the team informed on projects and track results.

Experience/ Skills Required

To be successful in this position the right candidate must possess and effectively demonstrate the following skills:

• Minimum 3-5 years field and technical salesexperience in building or industrial materials, performance coatings, flooring, solar protection, electrical devices or similar industries.

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Our client is an international, multi-channel organization in the field of High Performance Building Materials used in a variety of industries. They are showing significant growth and are looking for an individual with strong leadership qualities and understanding of a complex market with a variety of segments, players and significant potential.

Objectives of the position:

The VP Americas is a new role that encompasses setting the strategy and managing a team of 15-20 for a geographic area including North America and parts of South and Central America.

The objectives are to grow the channels sales in the US, identify new markets, and adapt, develop and implement a unique model for all the different markets.

Responsibilities:

– Defining and proposing a strategy and associated business roadmap for the entire region

– Implement strategy and roadmap once validated

– Deliver the expected financial results (P&L and Receivables)

– Ensuring the organization aligns with company values

– Company pricing guidelines, product plans

– Suggest strategic acquisition(s) when relevant

The VP Americas is as a member of the Executive Committee and, as such, contributes to the company strategy:

Candidate Profile:

– Must have a technical, specification-driven background (eg. Architecture, Engineering)

– Candidates must have strong P&L experience in a building materials industry

– Must be business development minded and results driven

– Management capabilities: mix of strategy, sales and operations

– Strong leadership, people oriented

– Spanish or Portuguese language preferred

– International exposure – a high priority will be given towards candidates with experience working for a European parent company in the past

– Ability to travel 60% across the US, to Central and South America and to Europe several times a year

– Candidates should be located in a major hub in the US – preferrably East Coast/Midwest

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Our client is a world-leading provider in non-invasive medical devices dedicated to the assessment of certain diseases. This is a great opportunity to join an innovative and dynamic organization that continuously strives to improve the patients’ quality of life.

The main responsibilities are:

Sell capital equipment to new accounts within the territory

Effectively build a territory business plan which incorporates detailed assessment of all accounts and physicians, identifying and executing on areas of opportunity

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Our client is one of the world leaders in the design, development and manufacturing of drug delivery devices. They cover all types of business models: from full solution development to pure contract manufacturing, through customized solutions. The company puts the patient first and develop all their products with the end user in mind. They have a strong culture of innovation and have developed unique proprietary products.

This is a new position as the company develops more IP products that will report to a VP located in Europe (Germany) with frequent travel (60%) to Europe (6-7 times per year) and across the US.

The main objectives of the position are:

Support ICD teams with regards to all Pharmaceutical, Medical device, Facility registrational and other Regulatory aspects (Regulatory Matrix, contact with customer on Regulatory aspects)

Support Production plants for regulatory aspects such as submission of DMFs (Drug Master File), preparation of 3.2.P.7, Regulatory Support for customers etc.

Support and/or Submission of Premarket Notifications (510k) in the USA and follow up

Assess and provide regular updates of the relevant regulations for registration aspects

Maintain the Regulatory and Compliance section of the internal communication tool

Propose global strategies for submission of the company products to support the marketing team

The main responsibilities are:

Develop and lead Regulatory Strategies for selected IP products and specific Projects

Ensure compliance of plants to facility or product registrations

Development of skills and training of a regulatory team with a matrix organization

Key Responsibilities
• Ensure compliance of company policy and foster a good relationship between employees and company
• Take an active role in conflict resolution
• Craft company and employee communications
• Encourage a high-performance culture that emphasizes empowerment, quality, productivity and standards
• Provide necessary training materials to managers and employees
• Participate in the conduct of investigations when employee complaints are brought forth
• Advise managers and supervisors about the steps in the progressive discipline system of the company

Competencies & Requirements
• BA in Human Resources or related field with PHR, HR with experience supporting manufacturing plant population
• Team mindset, high level of accountability, self-starter with strong leadership skills
• Adaptive conflict management skills
• No travel required for this position

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Our client is a leading comfort and care provider to the healthcare industry. This is a work-from-home position that can be located anywhere in the midwest/east coast in close proximity to a major airport.

* Please note: Our client is in the process of setting up a US subsiduary. Until this time, the company will be employing sales personnel on a 1099 basis (with an allowance for benefits + expense reimbursements).

Key Areas of Responsibility

Build working relationships with hospital personnel on an ongoing basis

The ideal candidate will work closely with hospital personnel ranging from the Executive level to the end users, nursing staff. The position will provide training on product usage to achieve hospital goals and establish results. The ideal candidate should have experience working in a hospital/healthcare environment. A background in nursing, nursing support, healthcare sales, and/or customer service is desirable. Occasional weekend and evening work, along with significant travel, will be required.